Job Description

Relief Collection/Trunk Driver / Warehouse Operative

Location:

Ashby De La Zouch

Hours:

17:00 - 02:00, 45 hours per week (flexibility required)

Contract Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Reports To:

Trunking Supervisor / Warehouse Manager

Salary:

31,847.40 per annum

Join Our Team and Make a Difference on the Open Road

Are you passionate about driving and making a real impact? Join

LF&E

, one of the UK's leading healthcare logistics providers. Since 2008, we've proudly supported NHS Trusts and corporate healthcare organisations, delivering vital medication to homes and pharmacies and improving patient outcomes across the country.

We are currently looking for a

motivated and reliable Relief Collection/Trunk Driver / Warehouse Operative

to join our team in Ashby. This dual role supports both transport and warehouse operations, offering variety, responsibility, and the chance to work in a highly regulated and meaningful environment.

Job Summary

As a key member of our logistics team, you will be responsible for the safe and timely collection and delivery of pharmaceutical products, as well as supporting warehouse operations including sortation, loading, and unloading. Flexibility, professionalism, and attention to detail are essential in this role, as is a commitment to safety, compliance, and maintaining product integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Driving Duties:

Carry out scheduled and ad-hoc collections between depots and clients. Operate vehicles in full compliance with GDP (Good Distribution Practice), road transport, and Working Time regulations. Conduct daily vehicle checks and ensure correct handling of temperature-sensitive goods. Accurately complete delivery records and paperwork. Communicate professionally with clients and internal teams. Provide relief cover for other drivers during holidays, sickness, or peak periods (including night trunking).

Warehouse & Sortation Duties:

Assist with the receipt, scanning, sorting, and allocation of pharmaceutical consignments. Load and unload vehicles safely, ensuring goods are handled in line with GDP standards. Support the night sortation process to ensure timely dispatch. Maintain a clean, safe, and organised warehouse environment. Report any discrepancies, damages, or temperature issues promptly. Safely operate warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks and scanners.

Requirements

Valid UK driving licence (Class 2 desirable but not essential). Experience in pharmaceutical logistics or temperature-controlled transport preferred (training can be provided). Previous warehouse or sortation experience. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to compliance. Flexible, adaptable, and team-focused. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Working Hours

Standard shift: 17:00 - 02:00 (Monday to Friday) Flexibility required for earlier/later starts as operationally needed. Overtime opportunities may be available.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and overtime opportunities. Company pension scheme. Full uniform and PPE provided. Full GDP training and ongoing professional development. A supportive, professional team environment.

Be part of something meaningful, help deliver life-saving medication across the UK.

Apply today to join LF&E, where every mile matters.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,847.40 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you live within a 30-minute drive to the depot? This is a dual role, collection and delivery of pharmaceutical products, as well as supporting warehouse operations including sortation, loading, and unloading, does this suit you?
Experience:

Van driver: 2 years (preferred) Driving: 3 years (preferred) Warehouse: 2 years (preferred) Trunk driving: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence with no more than 6 points? (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Location:

Ashby-De-La-Zouch LE65 (preferred)
Work Location: In person